Powermate VTE350 User Manual

AA/AAA/PP3 Battery Charger Owner’s Manual

Model No.: VTE350
Timer-Controlled Multi-Rapid Charger

Y our AA/AAA/PP3 Battery Charger is designed to
charge Vapex’Tech NiMH rechargeable batteries
rated to 2700mAh (AA) or 1000mAh (AAA) or
9VF22 (PP3) 280mAh. The batteries will be
ready for use in 8 hours for NiMH AA/AAA
batteries, 3 hours for NiCD AA/AAA batteries and
without timer for PP3 batteries (refer to charging
times attached). You can charge 2 or 4 AA/AAA
NiMH batteries, or 2AA and 2 AAA NiMH
batteries simultaneously. You can also charge 1
or 2 PP3 batteries.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGER FEATURES INCLUDE:

LED Charge Indicators: The LED Lights RED
during charging and turns GREEN when
charging is complete.
Reverse Polarity Protects the charger and
batteries against damage from incorrectly
installed batteries
Automatic Timer Shut-off: Turns off the charger to
prevent overcharging AA or AAA batteries. Note:
If the unit is unplugged or power is interrupted
during the charging cycle, the time will start over
and run the full charge cycle.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Insert 2 or 4 AA / AAA cells or 1 to 2 9V
cells in the battery compartment.

DO NOT MIX NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE
AND NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES.

2. Slide the battery type switch to select the
correct type of battery. For
Nickel-Cadmium batteries set the switch to
“NiCd” position. For Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries set the switch to “NiMH” position.

3. Plug the charger into a correct house-hold
electric outlet. The LED (CH 1 or CH 2)
will glow a red colour to indicate the proper
charging. After the proper charge time is
reached (8 hours for NiMH and 3 hours for
NiCd, except 9V cell) the red lights will turn
green and the trickle charge is on. The
charged batteries are ready for use.

4. When 9V cells are placed in the charger,
one red LED (at the middle of the charger)
will turn on. After the proper charge time
is reached (10-15 hours by manual) the

red LED will continue to glow.

5. Unplug and then replug the charger each
time you recharge the empty batteries.

6. Unplug the charger and remove the
batteries from the charger when not in use.

Please use this charger in an area between 59
and 77 degree Fahrenheit (15 and 25 degree
Celsius)
It is normal for batteries to become warm while
charging and is no cause for alarm.
For lower rated capacity batteries, simply remove
the batteries before the charge cycle is complete
based on the following charge times. (Noted
batteries will not be damaged if left in the charger
until the timer shuts off). For best results, always
use Vapex’Tech NiMH rech argeable batteries.

CHARGING TIME FOR AA/AAA

NiCd:
AA 600-800mAh
AAA 220-300mAh
NiMH:
AA 1300-1400mAh
AA 1500-1700mAh
AA 1800-2700mAh
AAA 500-600mAh
AAA 650-700mAh
AAA 750-1000mAh

CHARGING TIME FOR 9V CELLS:

: 3 hours (timer control)
: 3 hours (timer control)

: 6 hours (manual)
: 7 hours (manual)
: 8 hours (timer control)
: 6 hours (manual)
: 7 hours (manual)
: 8 hours (timer control)

Capacity of battery By manual
9V cell 110mAh : 10 hours
9V cell 150-170 mAh
9V cell 180~220mAh
9V cell 250~280mAh

CAUTION:

: 15 hours
: 19 hours
: 24 hours

Do not overcharge the batteries. For indoor use
only. This charger is intended for use with
Nickel-Cadmium and Nickel-metal-hydride
rechargeable batteries only. Attempting to charge
other types of batteries may cause personal
injury and damage to the charger. Never
charge NiMH and NiCd batteries at the same
time.
The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.

BATTERY WARNING:

Charge with only standard household NiMH
Battery Chargers, Do not open battery, dispose
of in fire, put in backwards, mix with other battery
types or short circuit--- may ignite, explode, lead
or get hot, causing injury.